This Wednesday, Chancellor Scholz will travel to Paris in an attempt to improve strained Franco-German relations. However, the causes of the latest spat are not only found in differences in contents. Berlin observers also blame the German government.
By Till Hoppe
The word "historic" was frequently used during yesterday's visit of the quartet of EU heads of state and government to Kyiv. Emmanuel Macron held out the prospect of Ukraine's immediate candidate status for EU accession while Olaf Scholz was somewhat more cautious. The chancellor knows that not all member states are on board yet.
By Till Hoppe
Many governments lack the will to carry out real reforms of the EU, criticizes Sophie Pornschlegel, Senior Policy Analyst at the European Policy Centre. Member states simply do not want to give up power, she says in an interview with Till Hoppe.
By Till Hoppe
Emmanuel Macron has been re-elected as French president, and now the parliament is up for renewal. A particularly controversial candidate is running in Paris: Buon Tan is considered the extended arm of the CCP.
By Amelie Richter
France's president sparked a debate with his Europe Day speech: Does the EU need a precursor to membership? There is sympathy for it in the community, but the aspirants react suspiciously.
By Till Hoppe
Energy was one of the most controversial topics at the European Council. When it comes to security of supply, the EU states want to involve their eastern neighbors even more; and with regards to prices, relief was signaled for Portugal and Spain.
By Eric Bonse
